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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.66, 732.96 and 176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.66, 732.96 and 176.34 is: 264.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.66 : 732.96 = 176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.66/732.96 = 176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.66x = 732.96 × 176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.66x = 129,250.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,250.17/488.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.50

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